So. There's a recent kerfuffle over the fact that Ann Coulter used the word "retard" to describe President Obama. Much has been made of the fact that she used that word, which hurts the feelings of some developmentally disabled people. As someone with a special needs child who's had family members who were mentally retarded, I go back and forth on that word. Except here's … [Read more...] about Ann Coulter, Retard
A Romney Victory — Another Dark Satirical Opportunity For The Onion?
On November 5, 2008, The Onion, a journal of satire, ran this quirky but all too-poignant headline: Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job. The story went on to note this newly elected unfortunate (Barack Obama) inherited a broken economy, crumbling infrastructure, and horrible messes requiring a clean up, especially messes of the international variety. All were left behind by … [Read more...] about A Romney Victory — Another Dark Satirical Opportunity For The Onion?
Standing Athwart History
For those of us who live outside the United States, the angry divide there is profoundly puzzling. There are, indeed, two philosophies of government at stake in this election. But the anger suggests that the fault lines run deeper than that. Eugene Robinson's column in this morning's Washington Post offers an important insight into the battle between Barack Obama and Mitt … [Read more...] about Standing Athwart History
Not so Impossible: The Impossible Project Keeps Polaroid Alive (Guest Voice)
Not so Impossible: The Impossible Project Keeps Polaroid Alive (via Nvate) By Christie Sentner Not many people in the camera business today would declare that the future is in analog, but luckily Florian Kaps and his team—dubbed The Impossible Project—are not concerned with following trends. From inception the project would be devoted to keeping a certain niche … [Read more...] about Not so Impossible: The Impossible Project Keeps Polaroid Alive (Guest Voice)
Hurricane Sandy Slams Bahamas, Threatens US
Hurricane Sandy slams Bahamas, threatens US (via AFP) Hurricane Sandy pounded the Bahamas on Thursday, and headed toward the US East Coast on a path which forecasters warned could lead to the creation of a powerful hybrid "Frankenstorm" next week. The hurricane -- now a category two storm -- has already wreaked havoc on Jamaica, Cuba, the Bahamas and… … [Read more...] about Hurricane Sandy Slams Bahamas, Threatens US
CNBC Executive Kevin Krim’s Two Young Kids Killed by Nanny Yoselyn Ortega in Upper West Side Apartment
I know the Moderate Voice mainly covers political stories, but my heart is absolutely broken over the murders of two young children, Leo and Lucia Krim, ages two and six, at the hands of their nanny, Yoselyn Ortega, in an Upper West Side apartment in New York City. Leo and Lulu are two of CNBC media executive Kevin Krim and his pediatrician wife Marina Krim's kids. Yoselyn … [Read more...] about CNBC Executive Kevin Krim’s Two Young Kids Killed by Nanny Yoselyn Ortega in Upper West Side Apartment
Success: Work Or Luck ?
Given that we are in the midst of an election campaign I thought this fitting to discuss again. The basis of my original post was a caller to a local talk show. He was the father of 5, the youngest in her 5th year of college, so you figure he’s around 60ish. He grew up as one of 12 children in a working class family, not abject poverty but very tight money wise. As teens … [Read more...] about Success: Work Or Luck ?
Zimbabwe Weighs Cost of Too Many Elephants
Zimbabwe weighs cost of too many elephants (via AFP) A herd of elephants hobbles past a cluster of acacia trees to a water-hole deep in Zimbabwe's vast Hwange game reserve, attracted by the drone of generators pumping water round the clock into the pool. With the elephant population ballooning, wildlife authorities have resorted to using 45 generators… … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe Weighs Cost of Too Many Elephants
Obama, Romney Wage Bitter Ohio Duel
Obama, Romney wage bitter Ohio duel (via AFP) In a spectacular finale to a 40-hour campaign sprint, US President Barack Obama launched a searing attack on Mitt Romney in Ohio, the state that may decide their election duel. But Romney, rallying Republicans in the state's aptly named town of Defiance, mocked Obama's "incredibly shrinking" campaign… … [Read more...] about Obama, Romney Wage Bitter Ohio Duel
Update
A couple of days ago I shared what is going on in my life with my mother. My sister has been here for a few days to help me out but she must return to her life in Houston. We have arranged for a nurse to come in and give me a hand for 4 or 5 hours a day. It will keep mom out of a nursing home and perhaps keep me sane. At the same time time I realize that my family is … [Read more...] about Update
The Political Obscenity Named John Sununu (UPDATED)
He should be fired from the Romney campaign: Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, a Romney surrogate, said on Thursday night that the reason former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed President Obama today was due to the color of his skin. "Frankly when you take a look at Colin Powell whether that's an endorsement based on issues or whether he's got a slightly … [Read more...] about The Political Obscenity Named John Sununu (UPDATED)
Polls: Romney “Big Mo” No Mo? (UPDATED with Newer Poll Links)
The way the term “momentum” is applied in practice by the news media, however, it usually refers only to the first part of the clause — meaning simply that a candidate has been gaining ground in the polls, whether or not he might continue to do so. ... ... But there are other times when the notion of momentum is behind the curve — as it probably now is if applied to Mitt … [Read more...] about Polls: Romney “Big Mo” No Mo? (UPDATED with Newer Poll Links)
James Bond vs Abraham Lincoln ??
Courtesy of Huffington Post, not the best poster placement ever. … [Read more...] about James Bond vs Abraham Lincoln ??
Netanyahu’s Bluff
Former CIA officer, Phillip Giraldi, says there is not really any possibility that Israel could do significant damage to the Iranian nuclear program by themselves. Israel has no dedicated bomber force but it does have an estimated 125 advanced F-15I and F-16I’s, which have been further enhanced through special avionics installed by the Israel Aircraft Industry to improve … [Read more...] about Netanyahu’s Bluff
Obama Team Plays Down Profane Jibe about Romney
Obama team plays down profane jibe about Romney (via AFP) Barack Obama's campaign team urged reporters not to get "distracted" by a word on Thursday after the US president was quoted using a profane term to tag rival Mitt Romney as dishonest. Obama communications director Dan Pfeiffer did not deny Obama had used the word "bullsh*****" in a conversation … [Read more...] about Obama Team Plays Down Profane Jibe about Romney
The Lying Cyclist (Cartoon)
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How GOP Attacks Could Keep Hillary at State
From behind the Wall Street Journal paywall, Hillary Clinton hints she may remain Secretary of State a little longer if the President is reelected. Rupert Murdoch’s house organ, which regales us freely with Obama bad news, is stingy with details, but in followups, Mrs. Clinton’s spokesman concedes that “she wants to ensure continuity and realizes the confirmation of her … [Read more...] about How GOP Attacks Could Keep Hillary at State
Richard Mourdock Now Getting Strong GOP Support
The Republican wagons are now circling around Indian Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock after his comments about rape. He is now getting strong Republican support after comments were he tried to walk part of his comments back. That was enough (you gotta win that seat) from top GOPers: After initially keeping Richard Mourdock at arm's length for his assertion … [Read more...] about Richard Mourdock Now Getting Strong GOP Support
Daily Beast Suggests Race Is Heading Mitt’s Way
I'm not sure if this is a case of having Obama "in trouble" this week so he can recover next week, but this article on The Daily Beast suggests that the race is headed towards Romney. Schoen is a long time Democratic campaign operative so it is worth noting what he's saying. … [Read more...] about Daily Beast Suggests Race Is Heading Mitt’s Way
(Video Animation) Donald Trump’s “Big” Obama Announcement (parody)
Another great video animation parody from Taiwan's Next Media Animation -- this time on Donald Trump's latest self-injection-into-politics fiasco, which proved to be one more exercise in showing how shallow and irrelevant he is for people who have even a pea-sized brain. The problem here: it's a great parody, but the real Trump is even sillier: … [Read more...] about (Video Animation) Donald Trump’s “Big” Obama Announcement (parody)